PETERSEN, [Johan] Carl (1813-1880). Erindringer fra Polarlandene optegnede. Tolf ved Pennys ag Kanes Nordexpeditioner 1850--1855. Copenhagen: P.G. Philipsens, 1857.
PETERSEN, [Johan] Carl (1813-1880). Erindringer fra Polarlandene optegnede. Tolf ved Pennys ag Kanes Nordexpeditioner 1850--1855. Copenhagen: P.G. Philipsens, 1857.

Details
PETERSEN, [Johan] Carl (1813-1880). Erindringer fra Polarlandene optegnede. Tolf ved Pennys ag Kanes Nordexpeditioner 1850--1855. Copenhagen: P.G. Philipsens, 1857.

The first edition in original wrappers of this rare narrative of two Franklin Search expeditions: William Penny’s in 1850-51 and Elisha Kane’s second Grinnell expedition in 1853-55. Peterson was married to an Inuit woman he met in Greenland and served on these expeditions as interpreter. Arctic Bib. 13386.

Octavo (185 x 119mm). Frontispiece map, text illustrations. Ad leaf at end. Original printed yellow wrappers (leaned, minor wear). Provenance: Chet Ross Rare Books.

More from Russian America & Polar Exploration: Highlights from the Martin Greene Library

View All
View All